Hundreds Of Surfers Say Goodbye To Former SIMA/OP President Dick Baker

The tradition of a ceremonial paddle out for a fallen surfer is just one of the many things that make out tribe unique and closely bonded. That said, we wish San Clemente’s Dick Baker the very best on his big ride in the sky…

In a traditional Hawaiian tribute, hundreds of surfers formed a circle offshore at Doheny State Beach on Sunday afternoon to say goodbye to Dick Baker, a mentor and friend to many in the surfing industry.

Baker, a San Clemente resident who was president of the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association and former chief executive of Ocean Pacific, died in mid-April after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 62.